Meme-fest, with knobs on.
I should be doing a gazillion other things, so naturally, I'm first filling out this meme gacked from maruchina .
1. Where is the last place you held hands?
Probably at Brigitte Kaandorp’s theatre performance when she suggested we (the audience) all hold hands to “spread some love”. LOL. I’m not much of a hand-holder, usually…
2. If you were drafted into a war, would you survive?
I tend to be level-headed and practical. I hope I’d survive on those qualities.
3. Do you sleep with the TV on?
Very, very incidentally I put on a DVD which I leave playing, to drown out the thoughts in my head when I’m stressed.
4. Have you ever drank milk straight out of the carton?
Of course. Duh.
5. Have you ever won a spelling bee?
No, but I’ve won a TV Quiz show, does that count?
6. What is your longest fight with one of your friends?
I fell out with best friend M years ago, when we were both hitting rock bottom. It didn’t last for very long and it only made our friendship stronger in the end.
7. Are you a fast typer?
Yes.
8. Are you afraid of the dark?
Not anymore, but I used to be when I was younger.
9. Do you like someone right now?
Yes, but I’m slow to warm up to anyone.
10. What ended your last relationship?
He was already married. To his career.
11. When's the last time you chose a bath over a shower?
I don’t have a tub anymore, but I used to take a bath when I was feeling fluish, extremely tired or intensely cold
12. Do you knock on wood?
Only ironically.
13. Are you drinking anything right now?
Yup, tea.
14. Do you think you're smart?
Yes, of course. Bloody smart. What did you think I'd say?
15. Have you ever been in love?
Yes.
16. Do you miss someone right now?
I miss my mother every day.
17. What do you want for Christmas?
An extra month of study time.
18. Do you know the muffin man?
Of course, he lives on Drury Lane.
19. Do you talk in your sleep?
I hope not. There’s some things I like to keep to myself.
20. Do you remember your 1st crush?
Yes. It’s embarrassing, so I’ll keep it to myself, ok?
21. Have you ever flown a kite?
Yes, I used to do it often when I was younger.
22. When was the last time that you went swimming and where?
I think that must’ve been the beach at Scheveningen, the last weekend of August.
23. Do you consider yourself successful?
Realistically, I think I’m getting there. It’s with ups and downs though. There are highflying moments but there are moments when I sit in a corner and cry, too.
24. How many people are on your contact list of your cell phone?
About 60, I think.
25. Have you ever asked for a horse?
Eh. No. Why would I?
26. Plans for tomorrow?
Studying, seeing new boyfriend R in the evening.
27. What did you do this past weekend?
It’s Saturday morning - had a friend over for dinner yesterday, am studying today, hanging out with Maruchina to get drunk tonight.
28. Miss being at school right now?
Well, I enjoy being at uni… dunno if that answers the question.
29. When's the last time you told someone you loved them?
I can’t remember… that’s bad, isn’t it?
30. Do you want to be single?
I still feel single at the moment - have to get used to the boyfriend idea - and I really always enjoyed the single life.
31. How are you feeling today?
Fine, but a bit stressy.
32. Who's your hero?
There are many people I admire in many different areas of society. Some are my friends, some are authors, actors or politicians (Richard Dawkins, Oscar Wilde, Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry, and I could go on.) I try to follow their good example.
33. Have you ever been suspended or expelled from school?
No, thank god.
34. What are you looking forward to?
Finishing my BA (so I really shouldn’t be filling out this meme), visiting London over New Year’s.
35. If you could be stranded with one person for 24 hours who would it be?
Obviously, one of my friends Maruchina, M, I, or K. (No, not R yet - I don’t know him well enough!) But in “less obvious choices” - how about Terry Pratchett (he’d make excellent company) or George Clooney (he’d make excellent visual distraction).
36. Do you bite your nails?
No.
37. Have you ever eaten dog food?
No, but I’ve eaten food that wasn’t even fit for a dog.
38. Can you handle the truth?
Yes. I’m a big girl.
39. Do you like green eggs and ham?
Can we omit the “green” bit?
40. What 3 things do you always bring with you to places?
Keys, phone, wallet.
41. Any cool scars?
There’s some battle scars on me, yes. Knee operation, coupla cuts.
42. Are you missing in action?
No, but I’d like to be for a week or so.
44. What's your deepest secret?
Well, I’m not about to reveal that here - but let’s put it this way. A while ago I was discussing the difference between inclination and action with a friend, and I told her that if I’d acted upon every inclination I’d ever had, I’d long ago have been convicted for theft, murder and rape, and probably a few other things as well.
45. How often do you talk on the phone?
Every day.
46. Do you believe in love?
I believe it exists, but I also believe you can live quite nicely without it.
47. Is there something you want that you can't have?
More time to do all the things I want to do.
48. Four things about the preferred sex that you first notice?
Smile, eyes, smile ;-) and lips.
49. When was your last time you cried?
Last Thursday at uni.
50. Who did you last hug?
R, I think.
51. Do you get along with your family?
Not brilliantly, especially with my sister. But for the rest, well enough.
52. Where is your phone?
On the coffee table in the living room.
53. What was the last thing you ate?
NOT representative of my eating habits, but: two slices of brown bread with cheese, and a cuppa tea! (A more representative answer would’ve been “chocolate”, or “pizza”).
54. Favorite Colour?
Green, purple, ocean blue.
55. Last movie you saw?
Ehrrr… The Other Boleyn Girl on DVD? I’m not sure, haven’t had the patience to sit down for a whole movie in ages.
56. What song are you listening to?
Nothing at the moment, but I’ve been listening to Billy Joel and Florence + the Machine a lot recently.
57. What do you want?
More time, better eating habits & a better figure, my BA, a trip to South-America.
58. favorite Car?
Alfa 147.
59. What T.V. show are you watching?
Dempsey & Makepeace (on DVD) and House, MD (on DVD) - alternating.
60. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?
Some sales girl trying to sell me lottery tickets.
Does wintertime have an effect on your mood?
Yes, very much so, unfortunately.
When was the last time you felt extremely depressed?
Last week.
How vivid are your dreams?
Not very, usually.
Have you ever been unable to recall someone's name?
Of course.
Do you pick out your clothing the night before?
I always think I should, because it would save time. But I never do.
How many times a week do you need to do laundry?
I do a few loads every weekend, two or three.
How organized would you say that you keep your closet?
Fairly organised.
How many meals a week do you eat with your family?
I try to eat with my father on Wednesdays.
Are you proud of the person that you are becoming?
Sometimes - whenever I’m not sitting in a corner, crying over the mess my life has become.
Do you know anyone that thinks s/he knows everything?
What, you mean, me? (That was a joke…) Well, know-it-alls are not the nicest company, are they? So I tend to avoid them.
How do you deal with someone that challenges your belief-system?
Have a grown-up discussion about it. Or, you know, simply blow a raspberry at them, which also works.
Do you ever try to talk to others about your personal beliefs?
Yes.
What do you look for in a potential partner?
Intelligence, wit, shared interests.
How many surveys do you fill out a day, would you say?
Usually none.
How skilled are you are poem-writing?
I’m not too bad!
Do you get nightmares from horror films?
Not anymore, I used to as a kid though.
What was the last potluck dinner that you attended?
None.
Do you know anyone who is obsessed with grammatical correctness?
That would be… me! And Maruchina, and K, and most of the editors whose texts I translate.
how is your spelling?
Good.
What is one vegetable that you find disgusting?
Sprouts.
When was the last time that you went out to eat?
Two weeks ago, but I get quite a bit of take-out food, too.
Do you know anyone that works as a waitress?
I don’t think so…?
How do you earn your money?
By being a secretary, teacher, and translator.
When was the last time you received an allowance?
That’s a long time ago, but my father is supporting me by paying part of my tuition.
Do you drive yet?
Yes.
If so, what kind of car do you drive?
Don’t own a car at the moment.
How many pairs of shoes do you own?
Upwards of 40, which is fairly embarrassing.
How much time do you spend dwelling on past mistakes?
Too much - any second is too much.
What would you consider to be the biggest mistake of your life?
Not finishing uni right out of secondary school, as I’d always planned.
Would you shave your head to support a friend with cancer?
I’ve always spent my time and resources supporting friends and relatives with cancer in a more constructive way, I hope.
How many words per minute do you think you are capable of typing?
About 400 strokes pm, which is quick, but nowhere near Maruchina’s speed.
Do you have a favorite word? Do you use this word in everyday conversation?
I love “pernickety” and “toodlepip”. I don’t use them often, because the fun would wear off if I did.
How expansive is your vocabulary?
Quite.
How trusting would you say that you are of other people?
Not very. I’m not paranoid, I just realize other people’s aims, goals and agendas are not necessarily mine.
Have you ever had anyone abuse your trust?
Not in a major way, I think.
Who was the last person to break your heart?
That I’d like to keep to myself.
Have you ever tried to get revenge on someone that did you wrong?
No, I don’t believe in revenge. I do hope that there’s truth in the saying “what goes around, comes around”.
What is something that you consider to be petty?
Trying to blame others for your mistakes.
Who was the last friend to exit your life?
I lost touch with some early uni friends because we’re all so busy.
Do you ever feel like you've lost control of your emotions?
Yes, at regular intervals.
Who was the last person that you spoke with?
Telephone sales girl, mssnowy before that.
Who makes you laugh the hardest?
maruchina , K, eers , my co-worker M.
If you could have anyone as your roommate, who would it be?
No one. I love living alone.
What city do you most desire to live in?
London.
Apart from that, I really don't have much to tell. I've had a busy few days. Did a lot at work yesterday, which was satisfying (and boring....). Put in a productive hour of talking-to-teachers last Thursday: I can hand in a translation I did for a paying client last year for my Legal Translation course, and the last BA essay I have to hand in can be about "anything I want " - making it all a bit easier on me, as I have some presentations lying around that I can easily chop up and rewrite as essays.
Also, met up with eers - finally! Nice to meet you "officially".
And here are the final quotes from my legal translation class... I shall miss it.
LT teacher: *has to climb on a chair to fiddle with the speaker knobs* Some theologian had switched the speakers off.
LT teacher: *re-enacts Australian beer commercial, involving skipping through the classroom and bending over as if to kiss someone and making kiss-kiss sounds*
LT teacher: I'm sorry my friend the guest-speaker didn't show up. I shall kill her.
LT teacher: *accepts our whip-round cash for his schoolbuilding charity* Thank you so much! That'll buy another building brick.
1. Where is the last place you held hands?
Probably at Brigitte Kaandorp’s theatre performance when she suggested we (the audience) all hold hands to “spread some love”. LOL. I’m not much of a hand-holder, usually…
2. If you were drafted into a war, would you survive?
I tend to be level-headed and practical. I hope I’d survive on those qualities.
3. Do you sleep with the TV on?
Very, very incidentally I put on a DVD which I leave playing, to drown out the thoughts in my head when I’m stressed.
4. Have you ever drank milk straight out of the carton?
Of course. Duh.
5. Have you ever won a spelling bee?
No, but I’ve won a TV Quiz show, does that count?
6. What is your longest fight with one of your friends?
I fell out with best friend M years ago, when we were both hitting rock bottom. It didn’t last for very long and it only made our friendship stronger in the end.
7. Are you a fast typer?
Yes.
8. Are you afraid of the dark?
Not anymore, but I used to be when I was younger.
9. Do you like someone right now?
Yes, but I’m slow to warm up to anyone.
10. What ended your last relationship?
He was already married. To his career.
11. When's the last time you chose a bath over a shower?
I don’t have a tub anymore, but I used to take a bath when I was feeling fluish, extremely tired or intensely cold
12. Do you knock on wood?
Only ironically.
13. Are you drinking anything right now?
Yup, tea.
14. Do you think you're smart?
Yes, of course. Bloody smart. What did you think I'd say?
15. Have you ever been in love?
Yes.
16. Do you miss someone right now?
I miss my mother every day.
17. What do you want for Christmas?
An extra month of study time.
18. Do you know the muffin man?
Of course, he lives on Drury Lane.
19. Do you talk in your sleep?
I hope not. There’s some things I like to keep to myself.
20. Do you remember your 1st crush?
Yes. It’s embarrassing, so I’ll keep it to myself, ok?
21. Have you ever flown a kite?
Yes, I used to do it often when I was younger.
22. When was the last time that you went swimming and where?
I think that must’ve been the beach at Scheveningen, the last weekend of August.
23. Do you consider yourself successful?
Realistically, I think I’m getting there. It’s with ups and downs though. There are highflying moments but there are moments when I sit in a corner and cry, too.
24. How many people are on your contact list of your cell phone?
About 60, I think.
25. Have you ever asked for a horse?
Eh. No. Why would I?
26. Plans for tomorrow?
Studying, seeing new boyfriend R in the evening.
27. What did you do this past weekend?
It’s Saturday morning - had a friend over for dinner yesterday, am studying today, hanging out with Maruchina to get drunk tonight.
28. Miss being at school right now?
Well, I enjoy being at uni… dunno if that answers the question.
29. When's the last time you told someone you loved them?
I can’t remember… that’s bad, isn’t it?
30. Do you want to be single?
I still feel single at the moment - have to get used to the boyfriend idea - and I really always enjoyed the single life.
31. How are you feeling today?
Fine, but a bit stressy.
32. Who's your hero?
There are many people I admire in many different areas of society. Some are my friends, some are authors, actors or politicians (Richard Dawkins, Oscar Wilde, Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry, and I could go on.) I try to follow their good example.
33. Have you ever been suspended or expelled from school?
No, thank god.
34. What are you looking forward to?
Finishing my BA (so I really shouldn’t be filling out this meme), visiting London over New Year’s.
35. If you could be stranded with one person for 24 hours who would it be?
Obviously, one of my friends Maruchina, M, I, or K. (No, not R yet - I don’t know him well enough!) But in “less obvious choices” - how about Terry Pratchett (he’d make excellent company) or George Clooney (he’d make excellent visual distraction).
36. Do you bite your nails?
No.
37. Have you ever eaten dog food?
No, but I’ve eaten food that wasn’t even fit for a dog.
38. Can you handle the truth?
Yes. I’m a big girl.
39. Do you like green eggs and ham?
Can we omit the “green” bit?
40. What 3 things do you always bring with you to places?
Keys, phone, wallet.
41. Any cool scars?
There’s some battle scars on me, yes. Knee operation, coupla cuts.
42. Are you missing in action?
No, but I’d like to be for a week or so.
44. What's your deepest secret?
Well, I’m not about to reveal that here - but let’s put it this way. A while ago I was discussing the difference between inclination and action with a friend, and I told her that if I’d acted upon every inclination I’d ever had, I’d long ago have been convicted for theft, murder and rape, and probably a few other things as well.
45. How often do you talk on the phone?
Every day.
46. Do you believe in love?
I believe it exists, but I also believe you can live quite nicely without it.
47. Is there something you want that you can't have?
More time to do all the things I want to do.
48. Four things about the preferred sex that you first notice?
Smile, eyes, smile ;-) and lips.
49. When was your last time you cried?
Last Thursday at uni.
50. Who did you last hug?
R, I think.
51. Do you get along with your family?
Not brilliantly, especially with my sister. But for the rest, well enough.
52. Where is your phone?
On the coffee table in the living room.
53. What was the last thing you ate?
NOT representative of my eating habits, but: two slices of brown bread with cheese, and a cuppa tea! (A more representative answer would’ve been “chocolate”, or “pizza”).
54. Favorite Colour?
Green, purple, ocean blue.
55. Last movie you saw?
Ehrrr… The Other Boleyn Girl on DVD? I’m not sure, haven’t had the patience to sit down for a whole movie in ages.
56. What song are you listening to?
Nothing at the moment, but I’ve been listening to Billy Joel and Florence + the Machine a lot recently.
57. What do you want?
More time, better eating habits & a better figure, my BA, a trip to South-America.
58. favorite Car?
Alfa 147.
59. What T.V. show are you watching?
Dempsey & Makepeace (on DVD) and House, MD (on DVD) - alternating.
60. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?
Some sales girl trying to sell me lottery tickets.
Does wintertime have an effect on your mood?
Yes, very much so, unfortunately.
When was the last time you felt extremely depressed?
Last week.
How vivid are your dreams?
Not very, usually.
Have you ever been unable to recall someone's name?
Of course.
Do you pick out your clothing the night before?
I always think I should, because it would save time. But I never do.
How many times a week do you need to do laundry?
I do a few loads every weekend, two or three.
How organized would you say that you keep your closet?
Fairly organised.
How many meals a week do you eat with your family?
I try to eat with my father on Wednesdays.
Are you proud of the person that you are becoming?
Sometimes - whenever I’m not sitting in a corner, crying over the mess my life has become.
Do you know anyone that thinks s/he knows everything?
What, you mean, me? (That was a joke…) Well, know-it-alls are not the nicest company, are they? So I tend to avoid them.
How do you deal with someone that challenges your belief-system?
Have a grown-up discussion about it. Or, you know, simply blow a raspberry at them, which also works.
Do you ever try to talk to others about your personal beliefs?
Yes.
What do you look for in a potential partner?
Intelligence, wit, shared interests.
How many surveys do you fill out a day, would you say?
Usually none.
How skilled are you are poem-writing?
I’m not too bad!
Do you get nightmares from horror films?
Not anymore, I used to as a kid though.
What was the last potluck dinner that you attended?
None.
Do you know anyone who is obsessed with grammatical correctness?
That would be… me! And Maruchina, and K, and most of the editors whose texts I translate.
how is your spelling?
Good.
What is one vegetable that you find disgusting?
Sprouts.
When was the last time that you went out to eat?
Two weeks ago, but I get quite a bit of take-out food, too.
Do you know anyone that works as a waitress?
I don’t think so…?
How do you earn your money?
By being a secretary, teacher, and translator.
When was the last time you received an allowance?
That’s a long time ago, but my father is supporting me by paying part of my tuition.
Do you drive yet?
Yes.
If so, what kind of car do you drive?
Don’t own a car at the moment.
How many pairs of shoes do you own?
Upwards of 40, which is fairly embarrassing.
How much time do you spend dwelling on past mistakes?
Too much - any second is too much.
What would you consider to be the biggest mistake of your life?
Not finishing uni right out of secondary school, as I’d always planned.
Would you shave your head to support a friend with cancer?
I’ve always spent my time and resources supporting friends and relatives with cancer in a more constructive way, I hope.
How many words per minute do you think you are capable of typing?
About 400 strokes pm, which is quick, but nowhere near Maruchina’s speed.
Do you have a favorite word? Do you use this word in everyday conversation?
I love “pernickety” and “toodlepip”. I don’t use them often, because the fun would wear off if I did.
How expansive is your vocabulary?
Quite.
How trusting would you say that you are of other people?
Not very. I’m not paranoid, I just realize other people’s aims, goals and agendas are not necessarily mine.
Have you ever had anyone abuse your trust?
Not in a major way, I think.
Who was the last person to break your heart?
That I’d like to keep to myself.
Have you ever tried to get revenge on someone that did you wrong?
No, I don’t believe in revenge. I do hope that there’s truth in the saying “what goes around, comes around”.
What is something that you consider to be petty?
Trying to blame others for your mistakes.
Who was the last friend to exit your life?
I lost touch with some early uni friends because we’re all so busy.
Do you ever feel like you've lost control of your emotions?
Yes, at regular intervals.
Who was the last person that you spoke with?
Telephone sales girl, mssnowy before that.
Who makes you laugh the hardest?
maruchina , K, eers , my co-worker M.
If you could have anyone as your roommate, who would it be?
No one. I love living alone.
What city do you most desire to live in?
London.
Apart from that, I really don't have much to tell. I've had a busy few days. Did a lot at work yesterday, which was satisfying (and boring....). Put in a productive hour of talking-to-teachers last Thursday: I can hand in a translation I did for a paying client last year for my Legal Translation course, and the last BA essay I have to hand in can be about "anything I want " - making it all a bit easier on me, as I have some presentations lying around that I can easily chop up and rewrite as essays.
Also, met up with eers - finally! Nice to meet you "officially".
And here are the final quotes from my legal translation class... I shall miss it.
LT teacher: *has to climb on a chair to fiddle with the speaker knobs* Some theologian had switched the speakers off.
LT teacher: *re-enacts Australian beer commercial, involving skipping through the classroom and bending over as if to kiss someone and making kiss-kiss sounds*
LT teacher: I'm sorry my friend the guest-speaker didn't show up. I shall kill her.
LT teacher: *accepts our whip-round cash for his schoolbuilding charity* Thank you so much! That'll buy another building brick.